Video Editor (Retainer) — Music & Storytelling Content

LA 411; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative company seeks a talented Video Editor (Retainer) for music and storytelling content. Working on a full-time basis, you'll edit and craft narratives for various digital platforms. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of professional editing experience, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, and an understanding of music culture. This ongoing role allows for remote work with occasional office tasks in Los Angeles. Apply with your resume and examples of relevant work.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years professional editing experience in music or entertainment.
• Strong storytelling instincts with emotional momentum.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro required.
• Working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form and short-form music content.
• Craft compelling narratives through pacing and visual storytelling.
• Design and animate motion graphics.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to execute vision.
• Maintain consistent brand style across content series.

Skills

Professional editing experience

Storytelling instincts

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Knowledge of After Effects

Project organization

Job description

Video Editor (Retainer) — Music & Storytelling Content

This is a Contracted position in the field of Post Production - Editing, Compositing, Motion Graphics, & Visual Effects, located in Los Angeles, CA.

The employer is Gibson.

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Gibson is seeking a talented Video Editor to join our creative team on a full-time retainer basis. This role supports a steady stream of music-driven content across digital platforms — from artist features and product launches to documentary-style storytelling and short-form social edits. You’ll collaborate closely with producers, creative leads, and post supervisors to bring powerful stories to life through rhythm, emotion, and visual polish. This is an ongoing relationship for someone who understands music culture, pacing, and cinematic storytelling — not just cutting clips.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form and short-form music content (signature videos, performances, interviews, campaign video, guitar lifestyle content, social cuts).
• Craft compelling narratives through pacing, music, and visual storytelling.
• Design and animate basic to intermediate motion graphics (lower thirds, titles, transitions, branded elements).
• Collaborate with producers and creative leadership to execute editorial vision.
• Maintain consistent brand style across multiple content series.
• Deliver exports for YouTube, social platforms, and internal presentations.
• Manage projects efficiently under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.

Location

This is primarily a work-from-home position, with occasional check-ins and tasks at our Gibson Los Angeles office.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Reel or examples of relevant music or storytelling work
• Brief note about your experience with motion graphics and music content

Experience

• 3–5+ years professional editing experience (music, entertainment, or branded content preferred)
• Strong storytelling instincts — you know how to build emotional momentum
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics
• Excellent sense of rhythm, timing, and musicality
• Organized project workflow and clean file management
• Ability to take creative direction and deliver independently
• Reliable availability for ongoing retainer work

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